Enrollment
2,275
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Murfreesboro, TN
Riverdale High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470369001524
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Murfreesboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 2,275
- students enrolled
Riverdale High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Murfreesboro, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
152.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverdale High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverdale High School
Riverdale High School is a large high school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, enrolling 2,275 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,275 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 53 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Murfreesboro's high schools, it stands alongside Blackman High School (2,301 students): Riverdale High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 18.6:1).
Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students) and Blackman High School (2,301 students) alongside Riverdale High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverdale High School compares
Riverdale High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,275 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,275
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 53 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Riverdale High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutherford County, which includes Riverdale High School.
$10,141
Per student
-6%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Riverdale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lavergne High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Murfreesboro
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Blackman High School
Standard public school
2,301 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Siegel High School
Standard public school
1,910 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Oakland High School
Standard public school
1,872 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Holloway High School
Standard public school
122 students 7.6:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverdale High School
How many students attend Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has 2,275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Murfreesboro, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale High School is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale High School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Murfreesboro, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale High School?
Riverdale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverdale High School rank among high schools in Murfreesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Murfreesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Murfreesboro on the city page.
Is Riverdale High School a good school?
Riverdale High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Riverdale High School, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Smyrna High School (2,266 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.
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